Recently we went to our favorite restaurant, called Prato. I must describe this amazing cocktail that I had there. I am not usually a cocktail girl; my usuals include red wines like Malbecs, whiskey and ginger ale, and a Belgian white ale beer. This, however, was something that caught my attention, and I needed to at least try it. It was

house-infused pumpkin spice bourbon (aged for one year!)

house-maded vermouth

cointreau (sucker for this ever since my friend and I purchased it for a French themed dinner party)

vanilla simple syrup

garnished with an orange peel

Sounds killer, right? It was. The spiciness was so savory, and deep. This cocktail's flavor lingered on your palate, unlike other cocktails in which the well-whiskey lingers unwanted. This was a hit. They said that they were almost out of this one barrel treat, so I ordered two.

Bourbon Cocktail

Friday, October 19, 2012

Recently we went to our favorite restaurant, called Prato. I must describe this amazing cocktail that I had there. I am not usually a cocktail girl; my usuals include red wines like Malbecs, whiskey and ginger ale, and a Belgian white ale beer. This, however, was something that caught my attention, and I needed to at least try it. It was

house-infused pumpkin spice bourbon (aged for one year!)

house-maded vermouth

cointreau (sucker for this ever since my friend and I purchased it for a French themed dinner party)

vanilla simple syrup

garnished with an orange peel

Sounds killer, right? It was. The spiciness was so savory, and deep. This cocktail's flavor lingered on your palate, unlike other cocktails in which the well-whiskey lingers unwanted. This was a hit. They said that they were almost out of this one barrel treat, so I ordered two.

Oh, yes please. If you like whiskey and ginger ale, try gin and ginger ale! I'm a gin girl through and through. My cocktail of choice recently has been Bluecoat gin, St. Germain (you HAVE to try this, it's French elderflower liquor) and club soda. To. Die. For. Thanks for the recipe! I love anything with vanilla simple syrup :)

About me

I'm Yelle. I'm an event manager at a museum living in Chicago, IL. When I'm not managing events, I'm attending them. I love trying new food and wine, exploring the world around me, and collecting treasures and memories along the way.